Comments about ‘A (somewhat) fond farewell — Real Salt Lake prepares for final Rice-Eccles game’

In 2003, the Utah Blitzz played host to an international friendly between the U.S. Women's National team and Ireland. RSL wasn't founded until 2005.

RES played host to the women's team

Finally we can get rid of that little team and play some real ball in Salt Lake........... Or at least Sandy!!!

Kenny Cutler can play?

The only reason I read this article was to see what the date of the opener of the new stadium was. This seemed like an obvious point to include in this article, even as a bullet point at the end, but it was missing. Anyone know when it is?

I hate RES

Oct. 9 is the first game in the new stadium. It's going to be fantastic.

Then the last home game is Oct. 18

It opens on Thursday October 9 with an 8 p.m. kickoff against the New York Red Bulls.

The new stadium opens October 9th against New York Red Bulls. The game will also be televised on ESPN2

October 9th against NYRB.
You are not a true supporter is you didnt seriously know that already...

Since the local fishwrap didn't give you what you're looking for (it rarely does, especially when it comes to soccer coverage), I will.

The stadium opens 10/9. Tickets are on sale - just call RSL.

First RSL game at the new Stadium in Sandy is on Thursday October 9th at 8pm against the New York Red Bulls. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

I'm excited to watch the game on grass with no football lines (go Utes!) and for beer.

Who can forget Brian Dunseth scoring the first goal in team history off a brilliant diving header?
What about the great battles between Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake! Andy Williams scoring from the midfield line! The international friendlies vs. Universidad Catolica, Harbor View, Real Madrid, Everton, and Boca. It was also fun to watch future soccer hall of famer and USMNT stalwart Eddie Pope captain the back 4! Thanks RSL!

RSL did not win the home opener this year. It was a 1 all tie with Chicago.

'Fond memories' is referring to the awesome goal of the home opener for the inaugural season against Colorado. I agree, RES has many fond memories and exciting games: USMNT, Madrid, Williams from distance, Talley from distance, Mathis from distance. Some great goals and great games! Thanks RSL. Here's to the future in the new stadium!!!!

It's kind of funny for a team to go from a 45,000 seat stadium to a 20.000 seat stadium. Seems like soccer is going in the wrong direction.

Clearly RSL isn't downgrading from RES to their new Stadium! The new stadium is boasted to be the BEST in the league. I love the European feel with the players entering at the middle of the pitch!
I've got my tickets to the first home game. Lets make it LOUD in there and hope RSL can forge into the playoffs.

By the way... does anybody know when they plan on Naming the Stadium? Are there any potential names or are they still in the dark on that?

We already have Energy Solutions Arena. Anyone for Waste Management Field?

I bought my tickets for the stadium opener and have heard rumors about there being a fireworks show after the game.. Anyone know if this is true???